What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Lab Technician (Denture Finish) position at National Dentex?
Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry! We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have several labs throughout the country. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Dental Lab Technician (Denture Model) opportunity at NDX Rogers Dental Laboratory in Athens, TN. This is a trainee position that requires no experience. Hands-on, paid training is provided. The lab is also open to skilled technicians.
The regular hours for this position are from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Fridays, and subject to change from time to time.
This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:
- Read prescriptions, specifications and preferences received from doctor
- Participate in the finishing function of Removable products
- Remove appliance from duplicate model and dispose of excess material
- Smooth appliance by using a combination of the ultrasonic stone remover, shell blaster and high speed lathe
- Polish appliance to a high shine by using the pumice and rag wheel equipment
- Follow all technical team policies (TTP’s) which have been set as the standard protocol for the manufacturing process in the department
- Effectively participate in the quality assurance at every case exchange
- Understand and demonstrate Keller’s core values of Honesty, Respect, Commitment, Accountability and Communication on a daily basis
- All other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Good hand-eye coordination, good manual dexterity, excellent perception skills and strong attention to details
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve using past experience and successes to gauge best steps for future cases
- Ability to effectively communicate with all team members during the buyer-seller transactions as well as communicating to members of the technical support team, members of management, and the training team
- Ability to learn and successfully complete all in-house training and verifications
- Ability to maneuver between the finishing fabrication stations
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent
- No experience required
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
- Bard Parker knife and/or Plaster knife
- Lathe/econo cutter/stone wheel/egg burr
- Milling hand piece
- Boil out Machine
- Activator
- Monomer
- Polymer
- Pumice
- Steamer
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach
- Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
- Regularly required to push, pull, bending and/or squatting
- Lifting up to 50 lbs
- Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information
- Vision capabilities: Depth perception, attention to detail and/or color
Education
Preferred- High School or Equivalent or better
Behaviors
Required- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary : $12 - $18